San Renal Dialysis

The San Renal Dialysis unit opened in 1983. The Unit operates Monday to Saturday with flexible appointment times allocated to suit our patients’ needs. As a part of an acute care hospital, the Renal Dialysis unit has 24/7 specialist renal physician cover, and gives patients convenient access to essential clinical services such as radiology, pathology and pharmacy, as well as ancillary services including social workers, dietitians, physiotherapists and wound care experts. Emergency care access is also provided 24 hours / 7 days a week. The San is well known for our holistic care, and our spiritual care services are also available.

Other features and benefits of the San Renal Dialysis unit include:

• Expert nurses
• Friendly, happy staff and high patient satisfaction
• New dialysis machines offering the latest technology
• Free access to TV, Wireless Internet, Foxtel, and car parking
• Disabled access
• No Gaps for dialysis, pathology and renal physician fees
• Spacious unit with pleasant outlook
• Comfortable, fully electric recliner chairs
• Personalised meals included in admission
• Carers support with annual forums and education provided
• Winner of the San ‘Clinical Excellence’ award in 2008, 2009, 2010
• Finalist in national APHA team excellence award in 2011
• Participant in ongoing research in renal disease

• Low infection rates

Facilities

The following machines and facilities are available at the San Renal Dialysis unit.

Management Staff & Visiting Nephrologists

The San Renal Dialysis Unit is staffed by experts in their field.

Dr Paul Collett, Director and Nephrologist

Ms Julianne Green, Nursing Unit Manager

Visiting Nephrologists

Prof C George

Dr M Jardine

Dr J Nutt

Dr V Perkovic

Dr S Roxbourgh

Dr D Waugh

Accommodation

Sydney Adventist Hospital is offers accommodation for Australian and international visitors at Jacaranda Lodge, which is located within the hospital grounds.

Contact

For further information, or to make a booking, please contact our Renal Dialysis Unit by phoning (02) 9487 9161.
You can also fax the Unit on (02) 9487 9166 or email julianne.green@sah.org.au.